Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don't be afraid. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases the hormone adrenaline (肾上腺素), which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel hot and tired. With great anger they often shout or complain for no reason.
If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.
When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to 'STOP!' This will get your mind off the stress. Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence.
Important of all, talk to yourself using positive languages. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example: "I've studied hard and I know the material, so I'm ready to do the best I can."
Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.
Last but not least, start test preparation early — three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills — for example, time management and note-taking —will give you the feeling that you are in control.
What is probably the best title of the passage? ( No more than 10 words )
Who will more easily suffer from test anxiety according to the passage? ( No more than 10 words)
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What does the underlined word “hot” in Paragraph3 probably mean? (No more than 3 words)
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What makes you feel that you are in control of the test in the last paragraph?
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Do you think that a touch of anxiety can have a positive effect? And why?
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阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hello Kitty,one of the most famous imaginary (character) in the world,greets us everywhere. Since she was born,she (gain) impressive popularity — she is international fashion queen.
2014 was the character's 40th birthday. Fans from around the world gathered (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.
Hello Kitty was (design) as a character to attract pre-teenage girls. The designers could not (dream) that she would become such a (globe) star as she is today·
Helen McCarthy,an author and expert on Japanese cartoons,explained the character is so popular. “Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun. Women and girls all over the world are happy (buy) the image of the trusting,loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty. ”
And the imaginary character does not only appeal females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men,such as neckties and golf bags.
Seldom TV when I studied in senior three.
A.I watch | B.I watched |
C.does I watch | D.did I watch |
Movies coming soon
The Croods
Length of time:1 hour 32 minutes
Style: Family, Action
Release date(上映日期): November 22, 2014
Directors: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds
Summary
A prehistoric family are forced to flee their cave after it’s destroyed by a disaster that threatens to change their lives forever in this animated(动画制作的) film featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone.As a protective caveman father leads his family out of harm’s way, the clan(家族) crosses paths with a clever teen named Guy (voice of Ryan Reynolds), who offers to help them reach a distant land where they will be safe from a terrible disaster that will soon change the entire world.
Admission
Length of time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Style: Comedy
Release date: November 22, 2014
Director: Paul Weitz
Starring: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff
Summary
Tina Fey and Paul Rudd star in director Paul Weitz’s comedy about an honest Princeton admissions officer.The officer meets a teenager who may be her long-lost son while recruiting(招收) students from an alternative high school.Years ago, Portia Nathan(Fey) quietly gave her newborn son up for adoption.Now she’s got a great career recruiting students for Princeton university.Then, one day, she receives an unexpected call from her close college classmate John Pressman(Rudd), who runs an alternative high school that is home to some very gifted students.One such student is Jeremiah(Nat Wolff), who John believes could be the son that Portia gave up for adoption back in her youth.Meanwhile, as Portia puts her career in danger by changing Jeremiah’s transcript(成绩单), an unexpected love story begins to happen.
Who is a film director?
A.Paul Weitz. | B.Emma Stone. |
C.Paul Rudd. | D.Nicolas Cage. |
In the movie The Croods, the escaping family is led by____________.
A.Ryan Reynolds | B.a smart teen |
C.the father | D.the mother |
It can be inferred that John Pressman____________.
A.is played by Nat Wolff |
B.has adopted Portia’s child. |
C.changes Jeremiah’s transcript |
D.knows about Portia’s experience |
In which section of a newspaper can we most probably read the text?
A.New movies. | B.Movie reviews. |
C.Adventure movies. | D.Movie Stars. |
-----Who’s the man over there?Is it Mr.Black?
——It______be him.He’s much taller.
A.may not | B.can’t | C.will not | D.mustn’t |
We _____ have bought so much food now that Suzie won’t be with us for dinner.
A.needn’t | B.mustn’t | C.can’t | D.should |
I log onto a computer at the doctor's office to say I have arrived and then wait until a voice calls me into the examination room.
There, a robotic nurse directs me onto a device and then takes my blood pressure. Some time later, in steps the doctor, who is also a robot. He notes down my symptoms and gives me a prescription (处方). I pay for my visit using a credit card machine and return home without having met another human being.
When I call my dentist's office and actually get a human being on the line, I am thrilled. And when I see the introduction of yet more self-service checkout stations at the grocery store, I feel like shouting, "When it comes to cashiers, make mine human, please!"
After all, human cashiers sometimes give you a store coupon (优惠券) for items you are buying. Even more than that, real-life cashiers often take an interest in particularly cute children, which can brighten a young mother's day. A cashier may also show compassion (同情)for an elderly person struggling to get that last penny out of her purse.
What technological device would do any of this? I don't want to go back to the Stone Age, but I'm also worried about a world run by machines. Sometimes when you're chatting with someone, you discover things you need to know. Maybe a receptionist needs prayers said for a sick child. Maybe a salesperson can offer a bit of encouragement to a customer who is feeling tired.
Machines can be efficient and cost-effective and they often get the job done just fine. But they lack an element so important to everyday life.
Call it the spirit, the soul or the heart. It is something no machine will ever have. It is being human that prompts us to smile at others, which may be what they need at that moment.
What's the author's purpose in writing the first two paragraphs?
A.To indicate high technology can make our future life very easy |
B.To describe a possible future scene where robots take control of our life |
C.To warn readers of the possible dangers of robotic nurses and doctors |
D.To predict how technology can affect the way we see a doctoring the future |
Why does the author prefer being served by humans rather than by robots?
A.Robots are indifferent and emotionless |
B.Robots can't provide efficient services |
C.Robots don't offer to give store coupons |
D.Robots are unable to do a job as well as humans |
What's the author's attitude towards machines?
A.He wishes one day they would come to life |
B.He is absolutely against their existence in his life |
C.He doesn't like they get involved in his life too much |
D.He is afraid they would take the place of human beings |
My car __________ on the way to work.
A.broke up | B.broke out | C.broke down | D.broke in |
Children should be taught not to glance _____ the disabled people.
A.in | B.at | C.by | D.on |
–Hi Tracy, you look tired.
–I am tired, I ______ the living room all day, and tomorrow I’ll continue painting it,
A.painted | B.have been painting |
C.had painted | D.have painted |
__________, glasses can correct most sight defects in healthy eyes.
A.Well fitted when | B.When well fitted |
C.Well fitted if | D.If well fitted when |
Is there anything ______?
A.you are not sure |
B.about which you not quite sure |
C.that you don’t understand |
D.which you don’t understand |
When we travel in other countries, we have to ________ lots of different customs.
A.used to | B.get used | C.got used to | D.get used to |
写出以下动词的过去式过去分词。
keep
rise
grow
make
feel
become
do
sell
sing
sleep
Doing homework not only can help children master the knowledge they have learned, but also can train their abilities of finishing the work alone, planning the time and doing the duties. But some children don’t like to complete the work. Why? There are some reasons.
Some children feel it is very difficult to do their homework, because they can’t understand their teacher clearly, and can’t follow their teacher’s teaching process. Maybe there is something wrong with their intelligence.
But some children’s intelligence is normal. They are even cleverer, but they don’t listen to the teacher carefully. It is hard for them to sit well and pay attention to anything. It needs to carry on the attention centralized(集中注意力) training to help the children.
Some children love their teacher and then they like the subject. Their interest depends on the teacher who teaches them. So every teacher should be helpful and kind. It can make children love you and the subject you teach. So they can do their homework happily.
Doing homework can help children ___________.
A.master the knowledge | B.train their abilities |
C.lean new lessons | D.Both A and B |
Some children find the homework difficult. Which reason is NOT right?
A.They can’t understand their teacher clearly. |
B.They can’t follow their teacher’s teaching process. |
C.The intelligence of all the students isn’t normal. |
D.They don’t listen to the teacher carefully. |
What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “intelligence”?
A.作业 | B.智商 | C.思想 | D.方式 |
According to the last paragraph, the writer thinks ________ is very important.
A.a teacher | B.a subject |
C.attention | D.homework |
What is the best title of the passage?
A.Some children don’t like their teacher. |
B.Children’s homework is very difficult |
C.Why don’t some children like to do homework? |
D.Why can’t some children study the subjects well? |